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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

The Earl in My Bed by Sophie Jordan

The Earl in My Bed is a sweet and passionate short story, just in time for Valentine’s Day. It’s part of the Forgotten Princesses series and takes place between books two and three, though I can honestly say, it works as a standalone.

It
was unspoken, but well understood, that Paget and her childhood friend,
Owen, would one day marry, but with Owen off fighting a war a world
away, and his older brother Jamie, the new Earl of Willingham close by,
Paget starts wondering why Jamie can evoke such strong feelings in her
heart, and her body, feelings she never had for Owen. After all, growing
up, Jamie made it clear that she, a mere vicar's daughter, had no
business associating with he and his brothers, so what is it about him,
now... why is he tempting her with things she shouldn't want, things
that have her questioning which brother she truly loves?

Poignant
stories can be difficult to tell in novellas, but Ms. Jordan did a fine
job here. Jamie and Paget are well matched, and their story is tender
and heartwarming. There were times I laughed, times I sighed, times I
fanned myself, and even times my heart broke for the child that Jamie
was never able to be. I adored Paget for her insight and compassion, and
for recognizing what made Jamie the boy he had been, the man he became,
and for loving them both.

I hope to read more of this series, very soon, most especially Owen's story, which promises to be an emotional journey.

3.5/5 stars

My thanks to Avon Books for giving me the opportunity to read this sweet story, in return for an honest review.

My name is Ruth and I'm the mother of 3 amazing "kids," though they aren't kids anymore. I also have 4 wonderful grandsons who make me smile and renew my faith in the importance of the innocence of youth.
Much of my free time is spent in a book where I enjoy the adventures, and misadventures, of heroes and heroines around the world. Almost all the books I read are romance inspired.
At this time, I'm the sole reviewer for this blog.